Chapter 62
Chapter 62
I woke up with a gasp from a nightmare. I dreamed that I was in the fire and I couldn’t get out. It was
terrifying and by the time I woke up, I was extremely tired and spent.. I dragged myself out of bed
and took a much needed shower before exiting the room. Jaxon’s scent had faded a little so I knew
he left the room a while ago and I was determined to find him.
The first ce I checked was Kiara’s room but she was fast asleep and Jaxon was nowhere to be
seen. I went to his office next and he was seated on his chair wearing the same clothes as
yesterday. He must have left the room while I was asleep and note back all night. He didn’t
look up when I walked in or shut the door behind me but I knew that he was aware of my
presence.
I crossed the length of the room until I was standing directly next to him. I peered over his shoulder
to see what he was doing and although 1 didn’t understand most of it, I could see the blueprints of
the house that had burned down as well as the documents signifying everyone who lived there.
There were a few names marked in red and I assumed those were the people who had died.
“Four people,” he said suddenly and I turned to him in confusion. “Two women, one man and one
little girl died in that fire, There was also a cat and a goldfish ording to a little boy. There were
four casualties and over twenty people now without
homes.
I opened my mouth to speak but no words woulde out. All could do was offer my silent support
so I reached out and ced my hand over his. He wasted no time in intertwining our fingers and he
brought my knuckles up to his lips to press a small kiss against it. I squeezed his hand in silent
solidarity to let him know that I was there for him.
“Do you have any idea how the fire started?” I asked after a beat of silence. “Maybe if we can find
out how it started we can find out who started it and pin Noxian for it.”
“Someone poured lighter fluid in the basement and the fire started from there. I already tried to pin
Noxian for it but apparently he was in his pack for the entirety of yesterday and he has witnesses
and video evidence to prove that.” Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.
“How
is that even possible? He is the only one who could have burned down that house. He is the only
one with a motive to do so.” Jaxon hesitated before responding and I knew he had a spection.
“What is it?”
“If Noxian didn’t do it himself then he might have someone on the inside- someone in the pack that
did it for him. Maybe at spy or an ally, someone he gave the order to do his dirty work.”
I didn’t want to believe it but the more he spoke, the more I realized he could be right. It was the
only logical exnation as to how he could have burned down the house and been at his park at
the same time. The idea that anyone in the pack could and would work with him was heartbreaking
to say the least and it was thest thing I wanted to imagine.
“Do yo
you have any suspects?” I asked finally. “Do you think it was someone who lived there or someone
else?”
“I don’t know,” he admitted. “I have gone over every file on everyone who lived in that building but I
can’t see anyone who stands out. The CCTV cameras in the building were disabled a few minutes
before the fire started so I can’t tell who went in and out during that time.”
He ran his free hand through his hair in frustration and I could tell that he was tired of the entire
thing. I could not imagine the stress on his shoulders and I felt directly responsible for it. My guilt did
not allow me form any words for fear that I would simply make matters worse.
“We have to visit the survivors today.” Jaxon said suddenly and I turned to him. “We need to figure
out a living situation for them and offer our official condolences.”
Despite the storm churning in my stomach, I nodded. “I should get changed then.”
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Jaxon was adamant that we have breakfast first but I could barely stomach more than two bites.
There was a cord acting like a noose and wrapping itself around my neck. I tried to smile through
the pain but it was ever present and there was nothing I could do to stop it.
During breakfast, Jaxon exined to Kiara that we would be out and she would spend her day with
Nadia. She seemed excited and for a split second, I wished I could be a child again so I wouldn’t
have to worry about anything. I would not have to worry about pack disputes and stupid Alphas who
could not take no for an answer. I could be happy and free and without a care in the world.
Jaxon and I left as soon as we finished breakfast. Aiden went with us and the car ride was tense
and quiet. Jaxon told me that they were staying at the general pack house. There were a few rooms
there and he had given them amodation there for the night. I had never been to the pack
house before and I had no idea what to expect. It was arge building with at least five floors.
The walls were made from red bricks and it had a cottage feel to it. The inside wasrge and I was
shocked to see the number of people seated there. I had expected to see at most twenty people but
there had to be at least fifty people. I stumbled back in shock and Jaxon ced aforting hand
on the small of my back. I looked up at him and he grimaced slightly as if to say he understood.
I didn’t know if they were all from the building or if some of their family and friends were here.
Regardless, I was shocked by the amount of people who had been affected by that tragedy. I forced
myself to square my shoulders and make my way further into the house. Jaxon never once left my
side and I was grateful because if not for him, I would have fallen to my knees in a heap.
All eyes were on us as we made our way through. I didn’t know where we were going but I trusted
that Jaxon had everything nned. We made our way towards the middle of the room and jaxon
cleared his throat. Immediately, the entire room fell silent and everyone was staring at us in
anticipation to hear what Jaxon had to say.
“Before we start, I would like to offer my condolences,” Jaxon began. “Firstly to the families that
were lost and the people who were affected by the tragedy. The pce stands with you and we
share in your grief. We will do everything to make sure we find the cause of the fire and in the
meantime, you are wee to stay in the pack house for as long as you want.”
He nodded to let them know he was done and whispers began. I was confused as to why he didn’t
let them know the fire was started immediately and the moment he turned to me, I whispered the
question to him.
“Thest thing we need to do is incite panic,” he exined. “For now, we just speak to them and
offer our condolences then we can leave.”
I nodded to let him know I understood and he reluctantly pulled away from me. I looked around and
noticed that everyone was staring at me with varied levels of interest. I looked around the room and
saw a familiar face at the end of the room. I made my way over to Kieran who was seated cross
legged on the floor while ying with a toy train.
“Hey Kieran,” I said and he looked up at me. “Is your grandma around? I can’t see her anywhere.”
“She went to the bathroom.”
As if on cue, I saw her walk into the room. She saw me and awareness filled her features. I offered
her a kind smile which she returned as she took a seat next to me. She nced between Kieran
and I and I knew that she wanted to tell me something but she didn’t want him to overhear.
“Kieran, is it okay if I talk to your grandma?” I asked and he shrugged as if he couldn’t be bothered.
and made our way a few feet away where we could keep our eyes on him but far away that he
couldn’t hear what we were talking about.
We stood up
“Have you decided when you’re leaving?” I asked and she shook her head. “I haven’t spoken to
Jaxon yet about finding him a
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good home but I will as soon as possible.”
“I feel like I’m doing a terrible thing by leaving him. Do you think I should stay and raise him? I spent
the entire night thinking about it. I told him that his mother wasn’t returning and he doesn’t fully
understand the concept of death but he still isn’t taking it well,” sheughed humorlessly. “I’m sorry,
I’m bothering you with my problems.”
“I don’t mind.” I assured her. “I don’t think I am in the right position to tell you what to do because I
am not in your shoes. Just sleep over it and no matter what you decide, Kieran will be in good
hands. I can assure you of that.”
She sighed deeply and gave me a smile that looked more like a grimace. “Thank you, for everything
“I did nothing.”
She hesitated before speaking her next words. “Does he know? The king that is
“Does he know what?”
She c*cked her head to the side and awareness filled her eyes. She shook her head and pulled me
closer then looked around to make sure that no one was eavesdropping into our conversation.
“You don’t know either, do you?” she hesitated as if unsure of whether she should speak her next
words. “You’re pregnant.”
I scrunched my brows in confusion. “What do you mean?”
“I worked as a healer for most of my life. I have been around all sorts of people in my life and I know
the scent of a pregnant woman anywhere. It is one of the few skills that we werewolves have that
lycan don’t. I don’t know how it works but there’s a certain scent and you have it.”
“You think I’m pregnant.”
“I know you are,” she rified. “But I think you should take a pregnancy test to be sure.”
I wanted to ask some more questions but Aiden walked over to us. “Jaxon is asking for you,”
I nced back at the old woman and she gave me a small smile and a bow. “Have a good day, your
majesty.”
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